Salt & Light Week of January 21-27

third sunday after epiphany:
holy play!
a kids-centered service

January 21, 2024
10:00-11:00am

Pastor Alison Killeen, Presider

Jacob Reese, Assisting Minister

Ali Ippolito, Lonnie Phelps & Micah Gorans, musicians

Zoom Info:
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode 910512

SACRED PRESENCE & ACCOMPANIMENT
(spa)

SPA team members accompany and facilitate responses to the needs, opportunities and transitions of community members, the people in their lives and our community as a whole. We invite leadership in the creation and integration of rituals - prayer circles, community blessings, rites of passage - to accompany and mark transitions and life passages of all ages.

Email SPA Co-Chairs or Pastor Alison with inquiries and requests.
Rev. John Rodgers Email
Mira Wood Bolaños Email (Inglés y Español hablado)
Pastor Alison Killeen Email

Salt & Light Week of January 14-20

second sunday after epiphany
(online only)

January 14, 2024
10:00-11:00am

Pastor Alison Killeen, Presider & Scripture Reflection on John 1: 43-51

Jane Keating, Children’s Accompaniment Circle

Zoom Info:
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode 91051

children’s accompaniment circle (cac)

Welcome CAC Shining Stars!

Epiphany Illumination

It’s a Zoom Pajama Retreat!

We’ll be meeting each other in everyone’s houses at once! Make sure your youth have a separate device to Zoom on and join with both devices at 10am.

Jane will be in her PJ’s. Please bring your colored pens and some paper.

We will play our own version of CAC “Video” games as a group.

And of course we’ll do our Rose and Thorns for a cold snowy day.

If you haven't already received your Epiphany Star we'll have some for you to choose from!

SACRED PRESENCE & ACCOMPANIMENT
(spa)

SPA team members accompany and facilitate responses to the needs, opportunities and transitions of community members, the people in their lives and our community as a whole. We invite leadership in the creation and integration of rituals - prayer circles, community blessings, rites of passage - to accompany and mark transitions and life passages of all ages.

Email SPA Co-Chairs or Pastor Alison with inquiries and requests.
Rev. John Rodgers Email
Mira Wood Bolaños Email (Inglés y Español hablado)
Pastor Alison Killeen Email

Salt & Light Week of January 7-13

first sunday after epiphany

January 7, 2024
10:00-11:00am

Pastor Alison Killeen, Presider & Scripture Reflection on Matthew 2:1-12

Daryl Lohrmann, Assisting Minister

Jane Keating, Children’s Accompaniment Circle

Ali Ippolito, Lonnie Phelps & guests, musicians

In-Person:
5431 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97211

COVID Protocol:
Masks are optional.

Zoom Info:
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode 91051

children’s accompaniment circle (cac)

Welcome CAC Shining Stars!

It is Epiphany and that means Salt and Light's tradition of Epiphany Stars.

Each person is invited to pick a star that has a word on it.

You may use this word in 2024 as a guiding light.

What is your Star offering to you?
How are you giving to the Light?

Art Project: We have the rays of light on strong paper created our youth. Together we are engineering (painting too) a wall sculpture of our Star, the Sun, with our CAC message for all of us.

SACRED PRESENCE & ACCOMPANIMENT
(spa)

SPA team members accompany and facilitate responses to the needs, opportunities and transitions of community members, the people in their lives and our community as a whole. We invite leadership in the creation and integration of rituals - prayer circles, community blessings, rites of passage - to accompany and mark transitions and life passages of all ages.

Email SPA Co-Chairs or Pastor Alison with inquiries and requests.
Rev. John Rodgers Email
Mira Wood Bolaños Email (Inglés y Español hablado)
Pastor Alison Killeen Email

Salt & Light Week of December 31-January 6

christmas:
lessons & carols

December 31, 2023
10:00-11:00am

** There will be no Children’s Accompaniment Circle this morning **

Pastor John Rodgers, Presider

Arvella Hietala, Assisting Minister

Ali Ippolito & Lonnie Phelps, musicians

In-Person:
5431 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97211

COVID Protocol:
Masks are optional.

Zoom Info:
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode 91051

children’s accompaniment circle (cac)

A Special Thank You to all who come together to make Advent a special time and create closeness, fun and memories for our youth with activities and treats! There are always ways to contribute. Contact Jane@leaven.org to participate by helping with crafts or bringing treats.

NOVEMBER 26th
First Sunday in Advent:
Hope in the Deep Blue Night.

Jane makes a large Advent wreath for the altar.

Children's Accompaniment Circle makes mini wreaths from Leaven rosemary to take home.

Thank you to Arvella and Jenny for being our CAC leads!

DECEMBER 3rd
Second Sunday in Advent: Peace in the Deep Blue Night.

The DuVander Family is leading our CAC youth in making a special Advent Calendar with all of our youth's ideas and an invitation to the community to engage with their creation through Advent. Thank you, too, for the treats!

DECEMBER 10th
Third Sunday in Advent:
Joy in the Deep Blue Night

In our polling about favorite activities we heard that making paper chains was top on the list of fun activities. Today we are creating paper stars and paper chains to decorate the sanctuary together during kid-centering Sunday the following week.

Thank you to Arvella for being our CAC lead!

DECEMBER 17th: A full day!

Come at 9:30am for our Hot Cocoa Bar!

10-11am

Kid-Centering Service

Fourth Sunday in Advent:
LOVE in the Deep Blue Night

Angel visits Mary—Annunciation Story

Our activity is to make and decorate our sanctuary with paper chains and stars.

11am-12pm

Potluck in the basement—thanks to Jenny and Amy for creating a main dish for all! Please bring sides, desserts, more mains, and deliver food to the basement before 10am.

12-3pm

Winter Makers Market and Silent Auction in the Sunroom!

All ages of vendors wanted, sign up in Events

DECEMBER 24th

10am
Christmas Eve
Morning Service— All ages are together. Invitation to change the colors of the sanctuary following service.

4pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service and Youth Pageant!

All ages together.

All youth are invited to participate tonight. RSVP to jane@leaven.org is helpful.

SACRED PRESENCE & ACCOMPANIMENT
(spa)

SPA team members accompany and facilitate responses to the needs, opportunities and transitions of community members, the people in their lives and our community as a whole. We invite leadership in the creation and integration of rituals - prayer circles, community blessings, rites of passage - to accompany and mark transitions and life passages of all ages.

Email SPA Co-Chairs or Pastor Alison with inquiries and requests.
Rev. John Rodgers Email
Mira Wood Bolaños Email (Inglés y Español hablado)
Pastor Alison Killeen Email

Salt & Light Week of December 24-30

christmas eve morning contemplative service: TAIZÉ MUSIC, READINGS AND REST

December 24, 2023
10:00-11:00am

** There will be no Children’s Accompaniment Circle this morning **

Rev. Alison Killeen , Presider

Cheryl Lohrmann, Assisting Minister

Ali Ippolito, Lonnie Phelps & Doug Brown, musicians

christmas eve candlelight service & CHRISTMAS PAGENT

December 24, 2023
4:00-5:30pm

In-Person:
5431 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97211

COVID Protocol:
Masks are optional.

Zoom Info:
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode 91051

children’s accompaniment circle (cac)

A Special Thank You to all who come together to make Advent a special time and create closeness, fun and memories for our youth with activities and treats! There are always ways to contribute. Contact Jane@leaven.org to participate by helping with crafts or bringing treats.

NOVEMBER 26th
First Sunday in Advent:
Hope in the Deep Blue Night.

Jane makes a large Advent wreath for the altar.

Children's Accompaniment Circle makes mini wreaths from Leaven rosemary to take home.

Thank you to Arvella and Jenny for being our CAC leads!

DECEMBER 3rd
Second Sunday in Advent: Peace in the Deep Blue Night.

The DuVander Family is leading our CAC youth in making a special Advent Calendar with all of our youth's ideas and an invitation to the community to engage with their creation through Advent. Thank you, too, for the treats!

DECEMBER 10th
Third Sunday in Advent:
Joy in the Deep Blue Night

In our polling about favorite activities we heard that making paper chains was top on the list of fun activities. Today we are creating paper stars and paper chains to decorate the sanctuary together during kid-centering Sunday the following week.

Thank you to Arvella for being our CAC lead!

DECEMBER 17th: A full day!

Come at 9:30am for our Hot Cocoa Bar!

10-11am

Kid-Centering Service

Fourth Sunday in Advent:
LOVE in the Deep Blue Night

Angel visits Mary—Annunciation Story

Our activity is to make and decorate our sanctuary with paper chains and stars.

11am-12pm

Potluck in the basement—thanks to Jenny and Amy for creating a main dish for all! Please bring sides, desserts, more mains, and deliver food to the basement before 10am.

12-3pm

Winter Makers Market and Silent Auction in the Sunroom!

All ages of vendors wanted, sign up in Events

DECEMBER 24th

10am
Christmas Eve
Morning Service— All ages are together. Invitation to change the colors of the sanctuary following service.

4pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service and Youth Pageant!

All ages together.

All youth are invited to participate tonight. RSVP to jane@leaven.org is helpful.

SACRED PRESENCE & ACCOMPANIMENT
(spa)

SPA team members accompany and facilitate responses to the needs, opportunities and transitions of community members, the people in their lives and our community as a whole. We invite leadership in the creation and integration of rituals - prayer circles, community blessings, rites of passage - to accompany and mark transitions and life passages of all ages.

Email SPA Co-Chairs or Pastor Alison with inquiries and requests.
Rev. John Rodgers Email
Mira Wood Bolaños Email (Inglés y Español hablado)
Pastor Alison Killeen Email

Salt & Light Week of December 17-24

Fourth sunday in advent
+ love +

SALT & LIGHT SUNDAY GATHERING
Kid-Centering Service
December 17, 2023
10:00-11:00am

Come at 9:30am for our Hot Cocoa Bar!

Rev. Alison Killeen , Presider & Scripture Reflection on Luke 1:39-42, 45-53, 56

Angel visits Mary—Annunciation Story

Our activity is to make and decorate our sanctuary with paper chains and stars.

In-Person:
5431 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97211

COVID Protocol:
Masks are optional.

Zoom Info:
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode 91051

children’s accompaniment circle (cac)

A Special Thank You to all who come together to make Advent a special time and create closeness, fun and memories for our youth with activities and treats! There are always ways to contribute. Contact Jane@leaven.org to participate by helping with crafts or bringing treats.

NOVEMBER 26th
First Sunday in Advent:
Hope in the Deep Blue Night.

Jane makes a large Advent wreath for the altar.

Children's Accompaniment Circle makes mini wreaths from Leaven rosemary to take home.

Thank you to Arvella and Jenny for being our CAC leads!

DECEMBER 3rd
Second Sunday in Advent: Peace in the Deep Blue Night.

The DuVander Family is leading our CAC youth in making a special Advent Calendar with all of our youth's ideas and an invitation to the community to engage with their creation through Advent. Thank you, too, for the treats!

DECEMBER 10th
Third Sunday in Advent:
Joy in the Deep Blue Night

In our polling about favorite activities we heard that making paper chains was top on the list of fun activities. Today we are creating paper stars and paper chains to decorate the sanctuary together during kid-centering Sunday the following week.

Thank you to Arvella for being our CAC lead!

DECEMBER 17th: A full day!

Come at 9:30am for our Hot Cocoa Bar!

10-11am

Kid-Centering Service

Fourth Sunday in Advent:
LOVE in the Deep Blue Night

Angel visits Mary—Annunciation Story

Our activity is to make and decorate our sanctuary with paper chains and stars.

11am-12pm

Potluck in the basement—thanks to Jenny and Amy for creating a main dish for all! Please bring sides, desserts, more mains, and deliver food to the basement before 10am.

12-3pm

Winter Makers Market and Silent Auction in the Sunroom!

All ages of vendors wanted, sign up in Events

DECEMBER 24th

10am
Christmas Eve
Morning Service— All ages are together. Invitation to change the colors of the sanctuary following service.

4pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service and Youth Pageant!

All ages together.

All youth are invited to participate tonight. RSVP to jane@leaven.org is helpful.

SACRED PRESENCE & ACCOMPANIMENT
(spa)

SPA team members accompany and facilitate responses to the needs, opportunities and transitions of community members, the people in their lives and our community as a whole. We invite leadership in the creation and integration of rituals - prayer circles, community blessings, rites of passage - to accompany and mark transitions and life passages of all ages.

Email SPA Co-Chairs or Pastor Alison with inquiries and requests.
Rev. John Rodgers Email
Mira Wood Bolaños Email (Inglés y Español hablado)
Pastor Alison Killeen Email

Salt & Light Week of December 10-16

third sunday in advent
+ peace +

SALT & LIGHT SUNDAY GATHERING
December 10, 2023
10:00-11:30am

Rev. Alison Killeen , Presider & Scripture Reflection on Luke 1:26-38

Michael Hogan, Assisting Minister

The Seat-of-Our-Pants Choir, Special Music

Ali Ippolito, Lonnie Phelps and guests, musicians

John Rodgers, Communion Setup

Chris Evans, Usher

In-Person:
5431 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97211

COVID Protocol:
Masks are optional.

Zoom Info:
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode 910512

Click here for a PDF of this Sunday’s bulletin.

Zoom access to the Salt & Light service has changed.

What is staying the same:

  • Anyone seeking to attend the service on Zoom will be able to participate in prayers (via chat) and communion.

What is changing:

  • There will no longer be slides guiding participants through prayers, readings and songs, but a PDF of the bulletin will be shared via Zoom chat. If you’d like a PDF emailed to you before Sunday for printing at home, email alisfingers@gmail.com.

  • Zoom chat, breakout rooms and group discussions will no longer be facilitated by staff or volunteers.

  • There will only be one camera giving the wider view of the Sanctuary.

What do you think about these changes? Whether or not you regularly attend services on Zoom, please fill out this Zoom Feedback Survey. CMLT will review the feedback and may integrate it into how we host services on Zoom in the future.

Take the Zoom Feedback Survey here!

Thank you for your feedback! It is an expression of deep care for this community to share your experiences and thoughts, and we appreciate it.

children’s accompaniment circle (cac)

A Special Thank You to all who come together to make Advent a special time and create closeness, fun and memories for our youth with activities and treats! There are always ways to contribute. Contact Jane@leaven.org to participate by helping with crafts or bringing treats.

NOVEMBER 26th
First Sunday in Advent:
Hope in the Deep Blue Night.

Jane makes a large Advent wreath for the altar.

Children's Accompaniment Circle makes mini wreaths from Leaven rosemary to take home.

Thank you to Arvella and Jenny for being our CAC leads!

DECEMBER 3rd
Second Sunday in Advent: Peace in the Deep Blue Night.

The DuVander Family is leading our CAC youth in making a special Advent Calendar with all of our youth's ideas and an invitation to the community to engage with their creation through Advent. Thank you, too, for the treats!

DECEMBER 10th
Third Sunday in Advent:
Joy in the Deep Blue Night

In our polling about favorite activities we heard that making paper chains was top on the list of fun activities. Today we are creating paper stars and paper chains to decorate the sanctuary together during kid-centering Sunday the following week.

Thank you to Arvella for being our CAC lead!

DECEMBER 17th: A full day!

Come at 9:30am for our Hot Cocoa Bar!

10-11am

Kid-Centering Service

Fourth Sunday in Advent:
LOVE in the Deep Blue Night

Angel visits Mary—Annunciation Story

Our activity is to make and decorate our sanctuary with paper chains and stars.

11am-12pm

Potluck in the basement—thanks to Jenny and Amy for creating a main dish for all! Please bring sides, desserts, more mains, and deliver food to the basement before 10am.

12-3pm

Winter Makers Market and Silent Auction in the Sunroom!

All ages of vendors wanted, sign up in Events

DECEMBER 24th

10am
Christmas Eve
Morning Service— All ages are together. Invitation to change the colors of the sanctuary following service.

4pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service and Youth Pageant!

All ages together.

All youth are invited to participate tonight. RSVP to jane@leaven.org is helpful.

SACRED PRESENCE & ACCOMPANIMENT
(spa)

SPA team members accompany and facilitate responses to the needs, opportunities and transitions of community members, the people in their lives and our community as a whole. We invite leadership in the creation and integration of rituals - prayer circles, community blessings, rites of passage - to accompany and mark transitions and life passages of all ages.

Email SPA Co-Chairs or Pastor Alison with inquiries and requests.
Rev. John Rodgers Email
Mira Wood Bolaños Email (Inglés y Español hablado)
Pastor Alison Killeen Email

Salt & Light Week of December 3-9

second sunday in advent
+ peace +

SALT & LIGHT SUNDAY GATHERING
December 3, 2023
10:00-11:30am

Rev. Julia Nielsen , Presider & Scripture Reflection on Mark 13:24-37

Lois Jordahl, Assisting Minister

The Seat-of-Our-Pants Choir, Special Music

Ali Ippolito, Lonnie Phelps and guests, musicians

John Rodgers, Communion Setup

Chris Evans, Usher

In-Person:
5431 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97211

COVID Protocol:
Masks are optional.

Zoom Info:
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode 910512

Click here for a PDF of this Sunday’s bulletin.

Zoom access to the Salt & Light service has changed.

What is staying the same:

  • Anyone seeking to attend the service on Zoom will be able to participate in prayers (via chat) and communion.

What is changing:

  • There will no longer be slides guiding participants through prayers, readings and songs, but a PDF of the bulletin will be shared via Zoom chat. If you’d like a PDF emailed to you before Sunday for printing at home, email alisfingers@gmail.com.

  • Zoom chat, breakout rooms and group discussions will no longer be facilitated by staff or volunteers.

  • There will only be one camera giving the wider view of the Sanctuary.

What do you think about these changes? Whether or not you regularly attend services on Zoom, please fill out this Zoom Feedback Survey. CMLT will review the feedback and may integrate it into how we host services on Zoom in the future.

Take the Zoom Feedback Survey here!

Thank you for your feedback! It is an expression of deep care for this community to share your experiences and thoughts, and we appreciate it.

children’s accompaniment circle (cac)

A Special Thank You to all who come together to make Advent a special time and create closeness, fun and memories for our youth with activities and treats! There are always ways to contribute. Contact Jane@leaven.org to participate by helping with crafts or bringing treats.

NOVEMBER 26th
First Sunday in Advent:
Hope in the Deep Blue Night.

Jane makes a large Advent wreath for the altar.

Children's Accompaniment Circle makes mini wreaths from Leaven rosemary to take home.

Thank you to Arvella and Jenny for being our CAC leads!

DECEMBER 3rd
Second Sunday in Advent: Peace in the Deep Blue Night.

The DuVander Family is leading our CAC youth in making a special Advent Calendar with all of our youth's ideas and an invitation to the community to engage with their creation through Advent. Thank you, too, for the treats!

DECEMBER 10th
Third Sunday in Advent:
Joy in the Deep Blue Night

In our polling about favorite activities we heard that making paper chains was top on the list of fun activities. Today we are creating paper stars and paper chains to decorate the sanctuary together during kid-centering Sunday the following week.

Thank you to Arvella for being our CAC lead!

DECEMBER 17th: A full day!

Come at 9:30am for our Hot Cocoa Bar!

10-11am

Kid-Centering Service

Fourth Sunday in Advent:
LOVE in the Deep Blue Night

Angel visits Mary—Annunciation Story

Our activity is to make and decorate our sanctuary with paper chains and stars.

11am-12pm

Potluck in the basement—thanks to Jenny and Amy for creating a main dish for all! Please bring sides, desserts, more mains, and deliver food to the basement before 10am.

12-3pm

Winter Makers Market and Silent Auction in the Sunroom!

All ages of vendors wanted, sign up in Events

DECEMBER 24th

10am
Christmas Eve
Morning Service— All ages are together. Invitation to change the colors of the sanctuary following service.

4pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service and Youth Pageant!

All ages together.

All youth are invited to participate tonight. RSVP to jane@leaven.org is helpful.

SACRED PRESENCE & ACCOMPANIMENT
(spa)

SPA team members accompany and facilitate responses to the needs, opportunities and transitions of community members, the people in their lives and our community as a whole. We invite leadership in the creation and integration of rituals - prayer circles, community blessings, rites of passage - to accompany and mark transitions and life passages of all ages.

Email SPA Co-Chairs or Pastor Alison with inquiries and requests.
Rev. John Rodgers Email
Mira Wood Bolaños Email (Inglés y Español hablado)
Pastor Alison Killeen Email

Salt & Light Week of November 19-25

This Sunday
kid-centering worship service!

SALT & LIGHT SUNDAY GATHERING
November 19, 2023
10:00-11:30am

Pastor Alison Killeen, Presider

Ali Ippolito, Lonnie Phelps and guests, musicians

John Rodgers, Communion Setup

Chris Evans, Usher

In-Person:
5431 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97211

COVID Protocol:
Masks are optional.

Zoom Info:
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode 910512

Click here for a PDF of this Sunday’s bulletin.

Zoom access to the Salt & Light service has changed.

What is staying the same:

  • Anyone seeking to attend the service on Zoom will be able to participate in prayers (via chat) and communion.

What is changing:

  • There will no longer be slides guiding participants through prayers, readings and songs, but a PDF of the bulletin will be shared via Zoom chat. If you’d like a PDF emailed to you before Sunday for printing at home, email alisfingers@gmail.com.

  • Zoom chat, breakout rooms and group discussions will no longer be facilitated by staff or volunteers.

  • There will only be one camera giving the wider view of the Sanctuary.

What do you think about these changes? Whether or not you regularly attend services on Zoom, please fill out this Zoom Feedback Survey. CMLT will review the feedback and may integrate it into how we host services on Zoom in the future.

Take the Zoom Feedback Survey here!

Thank you for your feedback! It is an expression of deep care for this community to share your experiences and thoughts, and we appreciate it.

children’s accompaniment circle (CAC)

LAST SUNDAY
Encountering Land

Our story was from Matthew 25:1-12. The theme in S & L was "Being Ready".

A beautiful day— we went outside the main door and created a chalk compass and made a spiral labyrinth, based on our experience at Camp Cedar Ridge retreat. We walked and ran the labyrinth, 'Getting Ready'."

Create a Welcoming Space for All

Your participation is NEEDED to prepare the sanctuary for Sunday gatherings. All age groups are WELCOMED to help with the following simple tasks:

  • candle-lighting

  • flowers

  • greeters/ushers

  • hospitality

Talk with or email: Jenny or Darrel at cmlt@leaven.org

Interested in Zoom-hosting? Talk with or email:
Brent, botanu@gmail.com

SACRED PRESENCE & ACCOMPANIMENT
(spa)

SPA team members accompany and facilitate responses to the needs, opportunities and transitions of community members, the people in their lives and our community as a whole. We invite leadership in the creation and integration of rituals - prayer circles, community blessings, rites of passage - to accompany and mark transitions and life passages of all ages.

Email SPA Co-Chairs or Pastor Alison with inquiries and requests.
Rev. John Rodgers Email
Mira Wood Bolaños Email (Inglés y Español hablado)
Pastor Alison Killeen Email

Salt & Light Week of November 12-18

This Sunday
+ ENCOUNTERING land +
and blessing of Leaven’s climate resilience core team

SALT & LIGHT SUNDAY GATHERING
November 12, 2023
10:00-11:30am

Pastor Alison Killeen, Presider

Rev. Julia Nielsen, Living Word (Matthew 25:1-13)

Brent Wilson, Assisting Minister

Ali Ippolito, Lonnie Phelps and guests, musicians

John Rodgers, Communion Setup

Chris Evans, Usher

In-Person:
5431 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97211

COVID Protocol:
Masks are optional.

Zoom Info:
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode 910512

Click here for a PDF of this Sunday’s bulletin.

Zoom access to the Salt & Light service has changed.

What is staying the same:

  • Anyone seeking to attend the service on Zoom will be able to participate in prayers (via chat) and communion.

What is changing:

  • There will no longer be slides guiding participants through prayers, readings and songs, but a PDF of the bulletin will be shared via Zoom chat. If you’d like a PDF emailed to you before Sunday for printing at home, email alisfingers@gmail.com.

  • Zoom chat, breakout rooms and group discussions will no longer be facilitated by staff or volunteers.

  • There will only be one camera giving the wider view of the Sanctuary.

What do you think about these changes? Whether or not you regularly attend services on Zoom, please fill out this Zoom Feedback Survey. CMLT will review the feedback and may integrate it into how we host services on Zoom in the future.

Take the Zoom Feedback Survey here!

Thank you for your feedback! It is an expression of deep care for this community to share your experiences and thoughts, and we appreciate it.

children’s accompaniment circle (CAC)

This Sunday

Salt & Light's Theme of Encounter continues in this time of big earth transitions.

Today's themes are “How are We Encountering Land?” and "Being Ready.”

How are we like the land?
And how is the land like us?

Recently our youth made these colorful drawings of the Labyrinth and led a walk. What's next?

Create a Welcoming Space for All

Your participation is NEEDED to prepare the sanctuary for Sunday gatherings. All age groups are WELCOMED to help with the following simple tasks:

  • candle-lighting

  • flowers

  • greeters/ushers

  • hospitality

Talk with or email: Jenny or Darrel at cmlt@leaven.org

Interested in Zoom-hosting? Talk with or email:
Brent, botanu@gmail.com

SACRED PRESENCE & ACCOMPANIMENT
(spa)

SPA team members accompany and facilitate responses to the needs, opportunities and transitions of community members, the people in their lives and our community as a whole. We invite leadership in the creation and integration of rituals - prayer circles, community blessings, rites of passage - to accompany and mark transitions and life passages of all ages.

Email SPA Co-Chairs or Pastor Alison with inquiries and requests.
Rev. John Rodgers Email
Mira Wood Bolaños Email (Inglés y Español hablado)
Pastor Alison Killeen Email

Salt & Light Week of November 5-11

This Sunday
+ ENCOUNTERING ancestors: all saints day +

SALT & LIGHT SUNDAY GATHERING
Novemebr 5, 2023
10:00-11:30am

Pastor Alison Killeen, Presider & Living Word (Matthew 5:1-12)

Cheryl Lohrmann, Assisting Minister

Ali Ippolito, Lonnie Phelps and guests, musicians

John Rodgers, Communion Setup

Chris Evans, Usher

In-Person:
5431 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97211

COVID Protocol:
Masks are optional.

Zoom Info:
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode 910512

Click here for a PDF of this Sunday’s bulletin.

Zoom access to the Salt & Light service has changed.

What is staying the same:

  • Anyone seeking to attend the service on Zoom will be able to participate in prayers (via chat) and communion.

What is changing:

  • There will no longer be slides guiding participants through prayers, readings and songs, but a PDF of the bulletin will be shared via Zoom chat. If you’d like a PDF emailed to you before Sunday for printing at home, email alisfingers@gmail.com.

  • Zoom chat, breakout rooms and group discussions will no longer be facilitated by staff or volunteers.

  • There will only be one camera giving the wider view of the Sanctuary.

What do you think about these changes? Whether or not you regularly attend services on Zoom, please fill out this Zoom Feedback Survey. CMLT will review the feedback and may integrate it into how we host services on Zoom in the future.

Take the Zoom Feedback Survey here!

Thank you for your feedback! It is an expression of deep care for this community to share your experiences and thoughts, and we appreciate it.

children’s accompaniment circle

Last Sunday
The Leaven Retreat!

This Sunday:

"Blessed are the Peacemakers".

How are we living peace in our lives?

This is also a time to honor our ancestors.

You are invited to bring and share a photo or story about a person or a pet special in your life that is no longer living.

Create a Welcoming Space for All

Your participation is NEEDED to prepare the sanctuary for Sunday gatherings. All age groups are WELCOMED to help with the following simple tasks:

  • candle-lighting

  • flowers

  • greeters/ushers

  • hospitality

Talk with or email: Jenny or Darrel at cmlt@leaven.org

Interested in Zoom-hosting? Talk with or email:
Brent, botanu@gmail.com

SACRED PRESENCE & ACCOMPANIMENT
(spa)

SPA team members accompany and facilitate responses to the needs, opportunities and transitions of community members, the people in their lives and our community as a whole. We invite leadership in the creation and integration of rituals - prayer circles, community blessings, rites of passage - to accompany and mark transitions and life passages of all ages.

Email SPA Co-Chairs or Pastor Alison with inquiries and requests.
Rev. John Rodgers Email
Mira Wood Bolaños Email (Inglés y Español hablado)
Pastor Alison Killeen Email

Salt & Light Week of October 29-November 4

This Sunday
+ ENCOUNTERING purpose +

SALT & LIGHT SUNDAY GATHERING
October 29, 2023
10:00-11:30am

Rev. Jenifer Wagley, Presider & Living Word (Matthew 22:34-40)

Darrel King, Assisting Minister

Ali Ippolito, Lonnie Phelps and guests, musicians

Chris Evans, Usher

In-Person:
5431 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97211

COVID Protocol:
Masks are optional.

Zoom Info:
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode 910512

Click here for a PDF of this Sunday’s bulletin.

Zoom access to the Salt & Light service has changed.

What is staying the same:

  • Anyone seeking to attend the service on Zoom will be able to participate in prayers (via chat) and communion.

What is changing:

  • There will no longer be slides guiding participants through prayers, readings and songs, but a PDF of the bulletin will be shared via Zoom chat. If you’d like a PDF emailed to you before Sunday for printing at home, email alisfingers@gmail.com.

  • Zoom chat, breakout rooms and group discussions will no longer be facilitated by staff or volunteers.

  • There will only be one camera giving the wider view of the Sanctuary.

What do you think about these changes? Whether or not you regularly attend services on Zoom, please fill out this Zoom Feedback Survey. CMLT will review the feedback and may integrate it into how we host services on Zoom in the future.

Take the Zoom Feedback Survey here!

Thank you for your feedback! It is an expression of deep care for this community to share your experiences and thoughts, and we appreciate it.

Regina & others at last week’s Kid-Centering S & L service

children’s accompaniment circle

Sunday, October 29th CAC is at the Leaven Retreat! If your young people are going to be with you at S&L and you are looking for ideas, you are welcome to contact Jane before Oct. 27th.

Create a Welcoming Space for All

Your participation is NEEDED to prepare the sanctuary for Sunday gatherings. All age groups are WELCOMED to help with the following simple tasks:

  • candle-lighting

  • flowers

  • greeters/ushers

  • hospitality

Talk with or email: Jenny or Darrel at cmlt@leaven.org

Interested in Zoom-hosting? Talk with or email:
Brent, botanu@gmail.com

SACRED PRESENCE & ACCOMPANIMENT
(spa)

SPA team members accompany and facilitate responses to the needs, opportunities and transitions of community members, the people in their lives and our community as a whole. We invite leadership in the creation and integration of rituals - prayer circles, community blessings, rites of passage - to accompany and mark transitions and life passages of all ages.

Email SPA Co-Chairs or Pastor Alison with inquiries and requests.
Rev. John Rodgers Email
Mira Wood Bolaños Email (Inglés y Español hablado)
Pastor Alison Killeen Email

Salt & Light Week of October 22-28

This Sunday
+ ENCOUNTERING other +

SALT & LIGHT SUNDAY GATHERING
October 22, 2023
10:00-11:30am

Rev. Julia Nielsen, Presider & Living Word (Matthew 22:15-21)

Arvella Hietala, Assisting Minister

Jane Keating, Children’s Accompaniment Circle

Pastor John Rodgers, Communion Presider

  • Ali Ippolito, Lonnie Phelps and guests, musicians

  • John Rodgers, Communion Setup

  • Chris Evans, Usher

In-Person:
5431 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97211

COVID Protocol:
Masks are optional.

Zoom Info:
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode 910512

Click here for a PDF of this Sunday’s bulletin.

Zoom access to the Salt & Light service has changed.

What is staying the same:

  • Anyone seeking to attend the service on Zoom will be able to participate in prayers (via chat) and communion.

What is changing:

  • There will no longer be slides guiding participants through prayers, readings and songs, but a PDF of the bulletin will be shared via Zoom chat. If you’d like a PDF emailed to you before Sunday for printing at home, email alisfingers@gmail.com.

  • Zoom chat, breakout rooms and group discussions will no longer be facilitated by staff or volunteers.

  • There will only be one camera giving the wider view of the Sanctuary.

What do you think about these changes? Whether or not you regularly attend services on Zoom, please fill out this Zoom Feedback Survey. CMLT will review the feedback and may integrate it into how we host services on Zoom in the future.

Take the Zoom Feedback Survey here!

Thank you for your feedback! It is an expression of deep care for this community to share your experiences and thoughts, and we appreciate it.

Regina & others at last week’s Kid-Centering S & L service

children’s accompaniment circle

LAST SUNDAY:

It was our first “Youth & Friends” Service! 

We listened to what our youth wanted for the first of three youth-centered services.

We started the day early with Hot Cocoa. Our theme continued with “Encounter.” Adults and youth were all together— singing, playing, making a community art project, sharing a prayer and a blessing. Future Youth & Friends are November 19th and December 17th.

THIS SUNDAY:

“Encountering Other”

What could this mean to us?

Our Modern Sacred Text is "Bees Were Better.” A good day to notice bees in our garden and depending if it's raining we could get some of our Leaven garlic in the ground.

Sunday, October 29th CAC is at the Leaven Retreat. If your young people are going to be with you at S&L and you are looking for ideas, you are welcome to contact Jane before Oct. 27th.

Create a Welcoming Space for All

Your participation is NEEDED to prepare the sanctuary for Sunday gatherings. All age groups are WELCOMED to help with the following simple tasks:

  • candle-lighting

  • flowers

  • greeters/ushers

  • hospitality

Talk with or email: Jenny or Darrel at cmlt@leaven.org

Interested in Zoom-hosting? Talk with or email:
Brent, botanu@gmail.com

SACRED PRESENCE & ACCOMPANIMENT
(spa)

SPA team members accompany and facilitate responses to the needs, opportunities and transitions of community members, the people in their lives and our community as a whole. We invite leadership in the creation and integration of rituals - prayer circles, community blessings, rites of passage - to accompany and mark transitions and life passages of all ages.

Email SPA Co-Chairs or Pastor Alison with inquiries and requests.
Rev. John Rodgers Email
Mira Wood Bolaños Email (Inglés y Español hablado)
Pastor Alison Killeen Email

Salt & Light Week of October 15-21

This Sunday: kid-centering service!
+ ENCOUNTERING the sacred +

SALT & LIGHT SUNDAY GATHERING
October 15, 2023
10:00-11:30am

Pastor Alison Killeen, Presider

Valerie Silliman, Mayra Ramirez, Jane Keating & Jenny DuVander, Worship Planners

  • Ali Ippolito, Lonnie Phelps and Micah Gorans, musicians

  • John Rodgers, Communion Setup

  • Chris Evans, Usher

In-Person:
5431 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97211

COVID Protocol:
Masks are optional.

Zoom Info:
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode 910512

Click here for a PDF of Sunday’s bulletin.

Zoom access to the Salt & Light service has changed.

What is staying the same:

  • Anyone seeking to attend the service on Zoom will be able to participate in prayers (via chat) and communion.

What is changing:

  • There will no longer be slides guiding participants through prayers, readings and songs, but a PDF of the bulletin will be shared via Zoom chat. If you’d like a PDF emailed to you before Sunday for printing at home, email alisfingers@gmail.com.

  • Zoom chat, breakout rooms and group discussions will no longer be facilitated by staff or volunteers.

  • There will only be one camera giving the wider view of the Sanctuary.

What do you think about these changes? Whether or not you regularly attend services on Zoom, please fill out this Zoom Feedback Survey. CMLT will review the feedback and may integrate it into how we host services on Zoom in the future.

Take the Zoom Feedback Survey here!

Thank you for your feedback! It is an expression of deep care for this community to share your experiences and thoughts, and we appreciate it.

Create a Welcoming Space for All

Your participation is NEEDED to prepare the sanctuary for Sunday gatherings. All age groups are WELCOMED to help with the following simple tasks:

  • candle-lighting

  • flowers

  • greeters/ushers

  • hospitality

Talk with or email: Jenny or Darrel at cmlt@leaven.org

Interested in Zoom-hosting? Talk with or email:
Brent, botanu@gmail.com

SACRED PRESENCE & ACCOMPANIMENT
(spa)

SPA team members accompany and facilitate responses to the needs, opportunities and transitions of community members, the people in their lives and our community as a whole. We invite leadership in the creation and integration of rituals - prayer circles, community blessings, rites of passage - to accompany and mark transitions and life passages of all ages.

Email SPA Co-Chairs or Pastor Alison with inquiries and requests.
Rev. John Rodgers Email
Mira Wood Bolaños Email (Inglés y Español hablado)
Pastor Alison Killeen Email

Salt & Light Week of October 8-14

This Sunday
+ ENCOUNTERING COVENANT +

SALT & LIGHT SUNDAY GATHERING
October 8, 2023
10:00-11:30am

Pastor Alison Killeen, Presider

Rev. Julia Nielsen, Scripture Reflection on Exodus 20:1-20

Matt Smith, Assisting Minister

  • The Seat-of-Our-Pants Choir, special music

  • Ali Ippolito, Lonnie Phelps and guest musicians

  • Jane Keating, Children’s Accompaniment Circle

  • John Rodgers, Communion Setup

  • Chris Evans, Usher

In-Person:
5431 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97211

COVID Protocol:
Masks are optional.

Zoom Info:
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode 910512

Click here for a PDF of this Sunday’s bulletin.

Zoom access to the Salt & Light service has changed.

What is staying the same:

  • Anyone seeking to attend the service on Zoom will be able to participate in prayers (via chat) and communion.

What is changing:

  • There will no longer be slides guiding participants through prayers, readings and songs, but a PDF of the bulletin will be shared via Zoom chat. If you’d like a PDF emailed to you before Sunday for printing at home, email alisfingers@gmail.com.

  • Zoom chat, breakout rooms and group discussions will no longer be facilitated by staff or volunteers.

  • There will only be one camera giving the wider view of the Sanctuary.

What do you think about these changes? Whether or not you regularly attend services on Zoom, please fill out this Zoom Feedback Survey. CMLT will review the feedback and may integrate it into how we host services on Zoom in the future.

Take the Zoom Feedback Survey here!

Thank you for your feedback! It is an expression of deep care for this community to share your experiences and thoughts, and we appreciate it.

Welcome Vita, granddaughter of Marilee & Mac!

Children’s accompaniment circle (cac):
a community of spirit

Last Sunday:
 ENCOUNTERING COMMUNITY
Welcome, Vita! What a perfect day to come to CAC and get to know one another. We had an opportunity to practice listening with "Rose & Thorns", we shared a tour of the building (with play stops) and visited the garden for a fresh snack. 

This Sunday: 
ENCOUNTERING COVENANT
What will guide a "Community of Spirit?"
What do we want to lift up in our CAC time each week?
What agreements can we make together and have lots of fun in the process?

Create a Welcoming Space for All

Your participation is NEEDED to prepare the sanctuary for Sunday gatherings. All age groups are WELCOMED to help with the following simple tasks:

  • candle-lighting

  • flowers

  • greeters/ushers

  • hospitality

Talk with or email: Jenny or Darrel at cmlt@leaven.org

Interested in Zoom-hosting? Talk with or email:
Brent, botanu@gmail.com

SACRED PRESENCE & ACCOMPANIMENT
(spa)

SPA team members accompany and facilitate responses to the needs, opportunities and transitions of community members, the people in their lives and our community as a whole. We invite leadership in the creation and integration of rituals - prayer circles, community blessings, rites of passage - to accompany and mark transitions and life passages of all ages.

Email SPA Co-Chairs or Pastor Alison with inquiries and requests.
Rev. John Rodgers Email
Mira Wood Bolaños Email (Inglés y Español hablado)
Pastor Alison Killeen Email

Salt & Light Week of October 1-7

This Sunday
+ ENCOUNTER +

SALT & LIGHT SUNDAY GATHERING
October 1, 2023
10:00-11:30am

Pastor Alison Killeen, Presider & Scripture Reflection on Philippians 2:1-13

Joe Morgan, Assisting Minister

  • The Seat-of-Our-Pants Choir, special music

  • Ali Ippolito, Lonnie Phelps and guest musicians

  • Jane Keating, Children’s Accompaniment Circle

  • Chris Evans, Usher

In-Person:
5431 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97211

COVID Protocol:
Masks are optional.

Zoom Info:
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode 910512

Click here for a PDF of this Sunday’s bulletin.

Zoom access to the Salt & Light service has changed.

What is staying the same:

  • Anyone seeking to attend the service on Zoom will be able to participate in prayers (via chat) and communion.

What is changing:

  • There will no longer be slides guiding participants through prayers, readings and songs, but a PDF of the bulletin will be shared via Zoom chat. If you’d like a PDF emailed to you before Sunday for printing at home, email alisfingers@gmail.com.

  • Zoom chat, breakout rooms and group discussions will no longer be facilitated by staff or volunteers.

  • There will only be one camera giving the wider view of the Sanctuary.

What do you think about these changes? Whether or not you regularly attend services on Zoom, please fill out this Zoom Feedback Survey. CMLT will review the feedback and may integrate it into how we host services on Zoom in the future.

Take the Zoom Feedback Survey here!

Thank you for your feedback! It is an expression of deep care for this community to share your experiences and thoughts, and we appreciate it.

Philippians 2:1-13: "A Community of the Spirit" 

Children’s accompaniment circle (cac) this sunday

Last Sunday:

We put the finishing touches on the piece of Community Art that was created by many at The Collab opening. 

This Sunday: 

We will find the perfect spot to display this "Giant Wild Caterpillar". 

What will they reveal to us about their story?

ALSO, It's garlic planting season and we have some nice plump Leaven garlic to plant...

Create a Welcoming Space for All

Your participation is NEEDED to prepare the sanctuary for Sunday gatherings. All age groups are WELCOMED to help with the following simple tasks:

  • candle-lighting

  • flowers

  • greeters/ushers

  • hospitality

Talk with or email: Jenny or Darrel at cmlt@leaven.org

Interested in Zoom-hosting? Talk with or email:
Brent, botanu@gmail.com

SACRED PRESENCE & ACCOMPANIMENT
(spa)

SPA team members accompany and facilitate responses to the needs, opportunities and transitions of community members, the people in their lives and our community as a whole. We invite leadership in the creation and integration of rituals - prayer circles, community blessings, rites of passage - to accompany and mark transitions and life passages of all ages.

Email SPA Co-Chairs or Pastor Alison with inquiries and requests.
Rev. John Rodgers Email
Mira Wood Bolaños Email (Inglés y Español hablado)
Pastor Alison Killeen Email

Salt & Light Week of September 24-30

This Sunday
+ green: water +

SALT & LIGHT SUNDAY GATHERING
September 24, 2023
10:00-11:30am

Pastor John Rodgers, Presider

Fumi Tosu, Scripture Reflection on Exodus 16:1-15

  • Jenny DuVander, Assisting Minister

  • The Seat-of-Our-Pants Choir, special music

  • Ali Ippolito, Lonnie Phelps and guest musicians

  • Jane Keating, Children’s Accompaniment Circle

  • Chris Evans, Usher

In-Person:
5431 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97211
COVID Protocol: Masks are optional.

Zoom Info:
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode 910512

Click here for a PDF of this Sunday’s bulletin.

Zoom access to the Salt & Light service has changed.

What is staying the same:

  • Anyone seeking to attend the service on Zoom will be able to participate in prayers (via chat) and communion.

What is changing:

  • There will no longer be slides guiding participants through prayers, readings and songs, but a PDF of the bulletin will be shared via Zoom chat. If you’d like a PDF emailed to you before Sunday for printing at home, email alisfingers@gmail.com.

  • Zoom chat, breakout rooms and group discussions will no longer be facilitated by staff or volunteers.

  • There will only be one camera giving the wider view of the Sanctuary.

What do you think about these changes? Whether or not you regularly attend services on Zoom, please fill out this Zoom Feedback Survey. CMLT will review the feedback and may integrate it into how we host services on Zoom in the future.

Take the Zoom Feedback Survey here!

Thank you for your feedback! It is an expression of deep care for this community to share your experiences and thoughts, and we appreciate it.

last day of summer from our beloved River, the Willamette

Children’s accompaniment circle (cac) this sunday

We will all be in church together for the Modern Sacred Text reading of "At the River Clarion” by Mary Oliver.

Her first line is, "I don’t know who God is exactly."

What a prompt for CAC to make art together!

Create a Welcoming Space for All

Your participation is NEEDED to prepare the sanctuary for Sunday gatherings. All age groups are WELCOMED to help with the following simple tasks:

  • candle-lighting

  • flowers

  • greeters/ushers

  • hospitality

Talk with or email: Jenny or Darrel at cmlt@leaven.org

Interested in Zoom-hosting? Talk with or email:
Brent, botanu@gmail.com

SACRED PRESENCE & ACCOMPANIMENT
(spa)

SPA team members accompany and facilitate responses to the needs, opportunities and transitions of community members, the people in their lives and our community as a whole. We invite leadership in the creation and integration of rituals - prayer circles, community blessings, rites of passage - to accompany and mark transitions and life passages of all ages.

Email SPA Co-Chairs or Pastor Alison with inquiries and requests.
Rev. John Rodgers Email
Mira Wood Bolaños Email (Inglés y Español hablado)
Pastor Alison Killeen Email

Salt & Light Week of September 17-23

This Sunday
+ green: earth +

SALT & LIGHT SUNDAY GATHERING
September 17, 2023
10:00-11:30am

Pastor Alison Killeen, Presider

Deacon Matthew Smith, Scripture Reflection on Genesis 2:4-7

  • Darrel King, Assisting Minister

  • The Seat-of-Our-Pants Choir, special music

  • Ali Ippolito, Lonnie Phelps and guest musicians

  • Arvella Hietala, Children’s Accompaniment Circle

  • John Rodgers, Communion Setup

  • Chris Evans, Usher

In-Person:
5431 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97211
Zoom Info:
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode 910512
Covid Protocol: Masks are optional.

Zoom access to the Salt & Light service has changed.
What is staying the same:

  • Anyone seeking to attend the service on Zoom will be able to participate in prayers (via chat) and communion.

What is changing:

  • There will no longer be slides guiding participants through prayers, readings and songs, but a PDF of the bulletin will be shared via Zoom chat. If you’d like a PDF emailed to you before Sunday for printing at home, email alisfingers@gmail.com.

  • Zoom chat, breakout rooms and group discussions will no longer be facilitated by staff or volunteers.

  • There will only be one camera giving the wider view of the Sanctuary.

What do you think about these changes? Whether or not you regularly attend services on Zoom, please fill out this Zoom Feedback Survey. CMLT will review the feedback and may integrate it into how we host services on Zoom in the future.

Take the Zoom Feedback Survey here!

Thank you for your feedback! It is an expression of deep care for this community to share your experiences and thoughts, and we appreciate it.

Children’s accompaniment circle (cac) this sunday

Our Green Season theme this week is Earth / Soil, with earthy activities being led this week by Arvella Hietala!

Create a Welcoming Space for All

Your participation is NEEDED to prepare the sanctuary for Sunday gatherings. All age groups are WELCOMED to help with the following simple tasks:

  • candle-lighting

  • flowers

  • greeters/ushers

  • hospitality

Talk with or email: Jenny or Darrel at cmlt@leaven.org

Interested in Zoom-hosting? Talk with or email:
Brent, botanu@gmail.com

SACRED PRESENCE & ACCOMPANIMENT
(spa)

SPA team members accompany and facilitate responses to the needs, opportunities and transitions of community members, the people in their lives and our community as a whole. We invite leadership in the creation and integration of rituals - prayer circles, community blessings, rites of passage - to accompany and mark transitions and life passages of all ages.

Email SPA Co-Chairs or Pastor Alison with inquiries and requests.
Rev. John Rodgers Email
Mira Wood Bolaños Email (Inglés y Español hablado)
Pastor Alison Killeen Email

Salt & Light Week of September 10-16

This Sunday
+ green: wind / air +

SALT & LIGHT SUNDAY GATHERING
September 10, 2023
10:00-11:30am

Pastor Alison Killeen , Presider & Scripture Reflection on Exodus 12:1-14

  • Amy DeWallace, Assisting Minister

  • The Seat-of-Our-Pants Choir, special music

  • Ali Ippolito, Lonnie Phelps and guest musicians

  • Jane Keating, Children’s Accompaniment Circle

  • Chris Evans, Usher

In-Person:
5431 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97211
Zoom Info:
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode 910512
Covid Protocol: Masks are optional.

Zoom access to the Salt & Light service has changed.
What is staying the same:

  • Anyone seeking to attend the service on Zoom will be able to participate in prayers (via chat) and communion.

What is changing:

  • There will no longer be slides guiding participants through prayers, readings and songs, but a PDF of the bulletin will be shared via Zoom chat. If you’d like a PDF emailed to you before Sunday for printing at home, email alisfingers@gmail.com.

  • Zoom chat, breakout rooms and group discussions will no longer be facilitated by staff or volunteers.

  • There will only be one camera giving the wider view of the Sanctuary.

What do you think about these changes? Whether or not you regularly attend services on Zoom, please fill out this Zoom Feedback Survey. CMLT will review the feedback and may integrate it into how we host services on Zoom in the future.

Take the Zoom Feedback Survey here!

Thank you for your feedback! It is an expression of deep care for this community to share your experiences and thoughts, and we appreciate it.

a plate full of Leaven-grown watermelon

Children’s accompaniment circle (cac) this sunday

Our Green Season theme this week is AIR = Spirit, Wind, Breath.

You are invited to come together and investigate what is going on in Exodus 12:1-14, there's so much! 

We can also share our last watermelon that CAC started from seed in February and the whole congregation helped transplant in the spring. (Extra seedlings went to NAYA Community Garden, Eloheh Farm and Vernon School Garden).

Create a Welcoming Space for All

Your participation is NEEDED to prepare the sanctuary for Sunday gatherings. All age groups are WELCOMED to help with the following simple tasks:

  • candle-lighting

  • flowers

  • greeters/ushers

  • hospitality

Talk with or email: Jenny or Darrel at cmlt@leaven.org

Interested in Zoom-hosting? Talk with or email:
Brent, botanu@gmail.com

SPA: SACRED PRESENCE & ACCOMPANIMENT

SPA team members accompany and facilitate responses to the needs, opportunities and transitions of community members, the people in their lives and our community as a whole. We invite leadership in the creation and integration of rituals - prayer circles, community blessings, rites of passage - to accompany and mark transitions and life passages of all ages.

Email SPA Co-Chairs or Pastor Alison with inquiries and requests.
Rev. John Rodgers Email
Mira Wood Bolaños Email (Inglés y Español hablado)
Pastor Alison Killeen Email

Salt & Light Week of September 3-9

This Sunday
+ green: fire +

SALT & LIGHT SUNDAY GATHERING
September 3, 2023
10:00-11:30am

Rev. Julia Nielsen, Presider & Scripture Reflection on Exodus 3:1-15

  • Micah Gorans, Assisting Minister

  • Ali Ippolito, Lonnie Phelps and guest musicians

  • Stacy Carleton, Children’s Accompaniment Circle

  • Chris Evans, Usher

In-Person:
5431 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97211
Zoom Info:
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode 910512
Covid Protocol: Masks are optional.

Zoom access to the Salt & Light service has changed.
What is staying the same:

  • Anyone seeking to attend the service on Zoom will be able to participate in prayers (via chat) and communion.

What is changing:

  • There will no longer be slides guiding participants through prayers, readings and songs, but a PDF of the bulletin will be shared via Zoom chat. If you’d like a PDF emailed to you before Sunday for printing at home, email alisfingers@gmail.com.

  • Zoom chat, breakout rooms and group discussions will no longer be facilitated by staff or volunteers.

  • There will only be one camera giving the wider view of the Sanctuary.

What do you think about these changes? Whether or not you regularly attend services on Zoom, please fill out this Zoom Feedback Survey. CMLT will review the feedback and may integrate it into how we host services on Zoom in the future.

Take the Zoom Feedback Survey here!

Thank you for your feedback! It is an expression of deep care for this community to share your experiences and thoughts, and we appreciate it.

Jane’s Seastars

Children’s accompaniment circle (cac) this sunday

We have a special guest for CAC. Welcome Stacy! (Mom of Oskar & Svea). Stacy is very creative & fun, enjoy your time together!

Jane is with her [Seastar] family this weekend.

Wherever you are, stay close and have fun & we'll see you next Sunday!

Create a Welcoming Space for All

Your participation is NEEDED to prepare the sanctuary for Sunday gatherings. All age groups are WELCOMED to help with the following simple tasks:

  • candle-lighting

  • flowers

  • greeters/ushers

  • hospitality

Talk with or email: Jenny or Darrel at cmlt@leaven.org

Interested in Zoom-hosting? Talk with or email:
Brent, botanu@gmail.com

SPA: SACRED PRESENCE & ACCOMPANIMENT

SPA team members accompany and facilitate responses to the needs, opportunities and transitions of community members, the people in their lives and our community as a whole. We invite leadership in the creation and integration of rituals - prayer circles, community blessings, rites of passage - to accompany and mark transitions and life passages of all ages.

Email SPA Co-Chairs or Pastor Alison with inquiries and requests.
Rev. John Rodgers Email
Mira Wood Bolaños Email (Inglés y Español hablado)
Pastor Alison Killeen Email